Sermons on Psalms (Page 2)

David describes the prayer for military victory offered for him by the people before he leads the armies of Israel into battle. (Steven J. Lawson) Psalm 20 / John 16:33 Goal#1 – We ought to have full confidence of victory when praying for the advancement of Christ’s kingdom. Goal#2 – That advancement should be a single minded concern of the Church. 1)…

Because of what God has done in our past, supplies for us presently, and promises for the future our lives should be filled with praise. Three keys to a praise-filled life: 1. Recall God’s dealings in your past 2. Consider God’s sufficiency for your present 3. Ponder God’s wisdom for your future

Confidence in prayer is directly linked with how we live and what we believe. Three essentials for confidence in prayer: 1) Confidence in prayer flows from a blameless life (1-5) 2) Confidence in prayer flows from a deep well (6-12) 3) Confidence in prayer flows from a hope-filled expectation (13-15)

Because of the Gospel, patterns of holiness are typical for members of the body of Christ, i.e. there are certain marks (evidences) of a true believer. 1) The Question: Who may enter God’s presence? (1) 2) The Answer to the question: Those who bear the marks of a holy Life (2-5a) 3) The Promise: The true believer’s assurance (5b)